It is hard to be an individual in Japan. Haruki Murakami hardindividualjapan Change image and share on social
In Japan they prefer the realistic style. They like answers and conclusions, but my stories have none. I want to leave them wide open to every possibility. I think my readers understand that openness. Haruki Murakami answerconclusionjapan Change image and share on social
I began running on an everyday basis after I became a writer. As being a writer requires sitting at a desk for hours a day, without getting some exercise you'd quickly get out of shape and gain weight, I figured. Haruki Murakami basisbeginday share on social
Since I have come to America, I am often asked whether my next novel will be set in America. I don't think it will. I think I will be living in America for some time to come, but while living in America, I would like to write about Japanese society from the outside. Haruki Murakami americaaskjapanese share on social
For me, writing a novel is like having a dream. Writing a novel lets me intentionally dream while I'm still awake. I can continue yesterday's dream today, something you can't normally do in everyday life. Haruki Murakami awakecontinuedream share on social
I don't want to express my opinion about actual politics, because if I do, I have to be responsible for my decision. Haruki Murakami actualdecisionexpress Change image and share on social
When I start to write, I don't have any plan at all. I just wait for the story to come. Haruki Murakami planstartstory Change image and share on social
I didn't want to be a writer, but I became one. And now I have many readers, in many countries. I think that's a miracle. So I think I have to be humble regarding this ability. I'm proud of it and I enjoy it, and it is strange to say it this way, but I respect it. Haruki Murakami abilitycountryenjoy share on social
I'm kind of a big kettle. It takes time to get boiled, but then I'm always hot. Haruki Murakami bigboilhot Change image and share on social
Many people, especially young people, would like to be more independent and on their own. But it is very difficult and they suffer from feelings of isolation. I think that is one reason why young readers support my work. Haruki Murakami difficultfeelingindependent share on social
